Christmas is Coming!

Now for our next thing.  WAIT FOR IT. This week we have bought two reindeers, so this Christmas we will have reindeers from the 24^th of November until Christmas Eve. 

They will be here at 11 o clock and will go back to the farm at approximately 3.30pm. On the day we will be opening the grotto where the children will be able to visit Father Christmas and see our super animated work shop and the children will be able to come away with a present. All of this for just £5.00 

We will also be doing breakfast with Mother Christmas as from the 1^st of December where the children will be able to have breakfast with Mother Christmas, make a Christmas card to take home , have a photo with the reindeers and then go and see the main man Father Christmas himself and our super animated work shop AND take home a present. All of this for only £10.00. For this package you must book as numbers are limited.  Please contact Vanessa on vanessa.danbury@esk.co.uk to book.  Ozzie has also promised a smile for this special event. We’ll believe it when we see it!

Don’t forget to catch up on all the latest promotions on Facebook for  Pet’s Pantry.

Lastly we have some great new lines in store such as giftware, lighting ,clocks, mirrors and furniture. We have some very unique modern items. Come and have a look . The feedback so far has been very good . We also have some coats in store that are a real bargain. We are always on the look out for great new lines .

Take care

Bob 

Halloween

Hi Again

It’s all started again. We had the Halloween competition on Saturday the 27^th of October. I must say a huge thank you to all the parents and grandparents for all the effort and support for your involvement and ideas in getting the kids ready in their costumes. There were some fabulous entrants and costumes. Thank you. 

I hope the children got as much enjoyment and pleasure as we did. Our staff actually dressed up again this year for Halloween. James or should I say Jasmine looked amazing in his dress and size 11 stillettos. 

A real sight for sore eyes.

Well That was Summer!

Hi Again

It looks like the summer is over, if you can say we have had a summer that is! Our Halloween display is up, it looks fantastic and we have some superb products on sale. 

See our in store display by clicking here

On Saturday the 27^th of October we are holding a fun Halloween competition between 11 and 1 o clock. We have Charlie the Clown to amuse the children. There will be 2 classes under 8 and over 8’s. The first prize is £50. The second prize is £25. The third prize is £10. This year we are running a large range of costumes as well as the accessories and decorations. Come along and make it a great day.

We are now clearing stocks of quilts at silly prices. A single quilt is £5.00 a double is £6.00 and a King is £7.00, unbelievable , no wonder we have no money. 

Our Pets department is going great guns. We have got all our winter bird seed and fat ball deals in.  Fat balls 50 for £5.99 Other offers are: James Well- beloved £36.99 for 15kg across the range. The best around.  Whilst stocks last. 

Look at our website for these offers. We are now trying to put our new dog coat display in.It’s brilliant. We also have dog and cat stockings on sale and Christmas toys for your pets. I can’t wait to see them dogs in their hold-ups and them cats in their suspenders!!! 

This year we are encouraging different charities to bag pack (we love to help and support the community). You are all so generous. Twinkling stars raised over £600.00 pounds in one day.  Excellent news, well done.

There is no need to feel the cold this year. We have house coal on sale for £3.99 for 10kg. It’s cheaper than last year. Firebrand £4.99. Heat logs at £6.99. Kindling at £3.49. Traditional logs at £4.99. Firelighters at 69p for 14 and Ice breakers at £3.99.  We also will be stocking snow shovels and sledges.

We have Christmas stock arriving daily in store. Come and see our brilliant range of single and boxed Christmas Cards. Don’t forget our huge range of fireworks will be arriving in store next week. 

A crazy thought of mine. How do you think breakfast with Santa sounds? The kids come along and have breakfast with Father Christmas and get a present. Vanessa has all ready put her name down.  And as you know we have the Real Father Christmas. Let me know your thoughts. This year our Christmas Grotto and workshop will be out of this world.  It is double the size of last year with a brand new workshop in our Eastbourne store. A fabulous display. 

Hope to see you soon

BOB

Christmas has come early!

Hi Again

What a few weeks we have had. We must give a big round of applause to everyone who has taken part and been involved in the Olympics ...And I mean everyone from the planners to the builders (never thought that it was possible) Congratulations to those who competed and supported the whole event. We've definitely have got to be proud to be British!

Now we move on to CHRISTMAS. Yes that’s right at our ESK Eastbourne Store we are holding a CHRISTMAS WEEKEND ON THE 18th AND 19th OF AUGUST. 

Santa is coming to ESK for a holiday (well that’s what we have told him anyway). He is bringing his elves and his animated display.  Possibly the best you have seen. AND IT'S FREE. He will have his workshop and toymakers here making all the toys. The kids will love it they can come in and fill out a wish list and post it in Santa’s post box and see what the main man can do.  So come and bring your children along  11.00  till 3.00 on the 18^th and 19^th of August. Even the adults will enjoy it! probably the best Father Christmas around.  And remember it is all Free. 

After this we move on to Halloween, Fireworks and our Christmas Displays and products. This year we've probably got the best selection of Halloween products for miles around. We've really gone to town and have a large range of costumes and novelties. And of course the staff will be participating and dressing for the part (some of them won’t have to try too hard)

It has been one of the wettest summers on record and it won’t be long till we get our sledges and wellington boots out . The weather has gone mad and so have we!!!

It is my scouse nephew's birthday tomorrow and as a treat I have put an extra £10 in his Nan’s purse. Good thinking eh??!!

See you soon,

BOB

Le Jubilée

Hi All

What a time we have all had with the Diamond Jubilee. We are all such a patriotic bunch and quite rightly so. I was so lucky to be in France at the time watching it on the television. It was a fantastic few days and not to be out done the French and the Ex Pats put on a street party not to be beaten with the full works, union jacks and bunting galore!! The French attempted to make a shepherds pie and coronation chicken and we all, (over 200 English and French) toasted our Queen by singing both the English and French National Anthems. There were jazz bands and Victor Brox a famous blues artist, who was amazing . You would never believe it was France just look at the photos . All the profits went to the local schools. Even the mayor got p****d . Well done! 

We were very busy over the jubilee period at ESK and sold out of all the bunting.

What’s happened to the weather? A few lovely days and then rain and winds again. So much for the hose pipe ban.

Last weekend saw the start of Linda’s wedding preparations . A load of the staff went out on the town for her hen party, including The General, James. The bride and groom  have been together 28 years so they should know how it all works by now, especially with the kids and grandchildren. Linda has worked for me for over 10 years. The wedding is definitely a rival for a Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. Definitely not a bash for the feint hearted, you have to be brave to attend!!. Seriously Linda and Brian Good Luck for your special day .  If I wasn’t on parole I would join you.

On a sadder note an old friend of mine (David Boggis) passed away in Suffolk . My wife and I went to pay our last respects and we met all these older chaps I didn’t recognise and found out I was in the same class at school!! That makes me an old B*****d too! I haven’t seen them for nearly 50 years. It was a very sad occasion. My deepest condolences Janet , he will be sadly missed.

Back to work now. We are trying to improve our textile department at last . Scott Ellis (Handy Chair from Hollington) has been over-seeing the development and he has done a great job. Well done Scott. It is amazing how great the stock looks in the right setting.

Take care all.

Bob. 

Reigning or Raining?

Hi Again

It’s all happening this year. We have got a hose pipe ban in East Sussex and it’s not stopped raining, the weather has gone bananas. I spoke to friends in the South of France and they are still having frosts. It’s mad!!

We've got a great solution to the hosepipe ban, we are the only place where you can buy the amazing 'LeakyHose' irrigation system by the metre, check it out HERE

We now a have a full range of Jubilee stock in store. There is a large selection which includes flags, bunting, cups, serviettes, aprons, hats plates and much more. So don’t forget if you are having a street party ESK is the place to come. See a great selection by clicking HERE

Our costume jewellery and hair accessory department is now open and is doing well.  We have plenty of choice for all ages in the hair accessory range.

I am now sending my son to China on a research trip. He is 16 years old and has been studying Mandarin language for three years. It’s pay -back time. Let’s hope he finds some interesting products. I am sure he will I have every faith in him.

We are now starting to re-arrange and extend our textiles department in our Eastbourne store. We are putting in 6 display beds with our latest best selling design with matching accessories. I am sure you will love it. We also have a new large range of decorated and ornate mirrors in store. They won’t improve my looks though but you will love them.

Regards

Bob 

Something Fishy!?!?

Hi Again

Well it’s been a long winter and we are starting to stock up on the gardening side. Our Famous Fred has been very busy getting his side up and running. We start the Garden Club with the main man himself which starts Thurs 15th March with a talk and demonstration on pruning, very interesting. On Saturday the 24th of March is a FULL CLUB DAY so if you are not a club member join now so you don’t miss out on your discount. Details at www.eskplants.co.uk. 

An early warning for you also is that we have Michael Fish giving a talk and film show on Global Warming on Thurs 10th May. This is one not to be missed but numbers are limited so first come first served.  Just don’t mention the hurricane!!

We have been very busy in our Pets department at Eastbourne putting a new floor down, it looks brilliant. We have some really good promotions at the moment: James Wellbeloved 15kg £29.99, 50 Fat balls at £5.99, Whiskas Pouches £2.49 for 12 pack, Wild Bird Seed 20kg  £11.99. So watch this space. Also don’t forget whilst shopping you can have your car cleaned. Wash away all the salt to keep the rust at bay.

We have some great deals on food at the moment in store : Golden Wonder crisps 20pack for £1.79, Assorted Noodle Bowls at 99p, Biscuits from 29p, Pom Bears 99p and a large range of cakes at 99p. We are really coming up with the goods with even more  great deals available at the beginning of next month after our annual stock take.

We are looking forward to the leisure area  “Focus” have gone skint, but their loss is your gain, greenhouses, garden furniture, bbqs, tools all at silly prices starting straight after stock take, 1^st of March.

Click HERE to see a small selection of the GREAT DEALS on offer.

We have just been to a trade show for inspiration and have some great ideas for new products. We are putting in a new section of hair accessories, costume jewellery, Pandora style bracelets, make up bags, and much more. There will be something for all your girls out there with great styles and prices. We are also stocking a range of baby goods such as buggies, baby walkers, car seats and  booster seats.

Take Care, More Bargains Coming Soon!!

Bob 

A Happy New Year to Everyone

I hope you all had a fantastic festive season now it’s over we must knuckle down and see what we can do to combat all the doom and gloom that we keep hearing in the media. Our buying team is out and about searching for bargains to save you money.

It was lovely to see all the children’s happy excited faces with Father Christmas and I hope all their wish lists came true. Just wait until this year we have got plenty of new tricks up our sleeves to make it even better, (remember ESK is where dreams come true)

I must apologise for promising the web site would be up and running. Unfortunately when you get the technical people involved they discover all sorts of problems. Our intentions are good and we are still working on it.  Please bear with us.

It won’t be long before the days get longer and we will be in our gardens. Our garden club starts again soon Green Fingered Fred will be dusting down his microphone and oiling his trainers and putting and   a smile on people’s faces again it’s going to be a special time this year.

We are about to start work on the textile and linen’s department in Eastbourne we have nearly changed the light’s and we have got the new flooring and we have some new stockists on board. So it is very positive to say the least.

On a sad note Luscious Lucy who I have mentioned before has decided to retire, her and Bootleg George were playing games in their garden. Luscious fell and damaged her arm. It is very sad she has been with us for 16 years and we will miss her badly. A very loyal worker and what a lap dancer!. Enjoy your retirement Luscious you deserve it, (although I have heard a rumour that she is thinking of going back to lap dancing!)

Once again, Happy